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ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy

Risk factors and injury prevention in elite athletes: a descriptive study of the opinions of physical therapists, doctors and trainers.

Bruno T Saragiotto, Carla Di Pierro, Alexandre D Lopes

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Article in Brazilian journal of physical therapy. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Bruno T SaragiottoUniversidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Carla Di PierroNúcleo Paradigma, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Alexandre D LopesUniversidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Universidade Cidade de São Paulo · BR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMusculoskeletal injuries occur frequently in elite athletes. Understanding what professionals who work with patients with sports injuries think about prevention has been suggested as an important aspect to improve the effectiveness of programs to prevent sports injuries.

objectivesTo describe and characterize the opinions of physical therapists, physicians and trainers on 'risk factors' and 'prevention of injury' in elite athletes.

methodThis is a qualitative study with semi-structured interviews with members of the medical and technical department of the Brazilian delegation who participated in the Pan American Games of Guadalajara 2011. The interview was conducted using two questions: 1) "What do you think can cause injuries in athletes participating in your sport?" 2) "What do you do to prevent injuries in your sport?" The interviews were analyzed in two stages, the identification of thematic units, followed by the categorization and grouping of thematic units.

resultsWe interviewed a total of 30 professionals. Regarding question 1, the main factors attributed as responsible for injury were over-training and incorrect sports techniques. Regarding question 2, the main reported strategies used to prevent injuries were muscle strengthening, nutritional counseling and guidance.

conclusionsThe main factors affecting the appearance of lesions were over-training, incorrect sports technique, inadequate nutrition and factors related to the athlete's behavior. The main injury prevention strategies were muscle strengthening, nutritional counseling and guidance.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelPhysical TherapistsPhysiciansSportsAdultAthletic InjuriesFemaleHumansMaleRisk FactorsSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC4183252
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